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MJ52 OWK

2002 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,000 mi
Last recorded98,000 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ52 OWK
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 98,000 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 97,994 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 94,786 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear low effort

Pass 9 Oct 2023 91,296 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 90,962 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 81,871 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 81,619 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced BOTH LENSES FOGGY (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2021 74,735 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 67,051 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2019 66,797 miles

Main feed to offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 66,498 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 66,488 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 66,074 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 64,491 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 62,142 miles

Front corrosion to front shockers springs and wish bones.

Pass 2 Oct 2014 57,927 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 57,927 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 56,265 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 53,365 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 52,102 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 50,281 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 48,546 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 48,546 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 45,955 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 42,749 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 39,967 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 39,967 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 31,044 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 31,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 21,209 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota MR2?

Based on 602,130 MOT tests across 48,586 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
3,018
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
48,586
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36,842
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,398
parking brake recording little or no effort 26,783
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 19,194
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,393
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MJ52 OWK is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2002 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 69,538 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota MR2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 36,842 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MJ52 OWK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota MR2 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 24 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MJ52 OWK registered?

MJ52 OWK is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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